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W1747 20" Planer
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect power to the machine when
performing maintenance, assembly or
adjustments. Failure to do this may
result in serious personal injury.
OFF
General
Regular periodic maintenance on your SHOP FOX®
Model W1747 will ensure its optimum performance. Make
a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it.
Check for the following conditions and repair or
replace when necessary:
• Loose mounting bolts.
• Worn switch.
• Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
• Damaged V-belt.
• Any other condition that could hamper the safe
operation of this machine.
Cleaning
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the
remaining dust with a dry cloth. Protect the unpainted
cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the table clean
after every use. Keep tables rust-free with regular appli-
cations of quality metal protectants.
Maintenance Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this
maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instruc-
tions given in this section.
Daily Maintenance:
• Clean the unpainted cast iron part of the table
• Lubricate feed rollers
Weekly Maintenance:
• Clean cutterhead
• Lubricate four columns
Monthly Maintenance:
• Inspect V-belt tension, damage, or wear
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabinet and
off motor
• Lubricate worm gear
• Lubricate drive chain
Yearly Maintenance:
• Change gear box oil (See Page 25)